confused; confusing
Definition of confuse
1
: to disturb in mind or purpose : throw off
The directions she gave confused us.
2a
: to make indistinct : blur
Stop confusing the issue.
b
: to fail to differentiate from an often similar or related other
confuse money with comfort Do not confuse the words "flaunt" and "flout".
c
: to mix indiscriminately : jumble
Their arms, legs, and bodies were confused together, till they resembled … two serpents interlaced.— Thomas Medwin
3a
: to make embarrassed : abash
4
archaic
: to bring to ruin
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The first known use of confuse was in the 14th century
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